10 editor-approved books you should consider reading this August

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As the summer winds down and school is about to start up, grab a few minutes of peace and quite for yourself by curling up with a new book this month! From fascinating real-life stories to thrilling fictional reads, we always turn to Amazon's list of monthly must-reads when looking for something new to dive into.

Amazon's editors always highlight a "Spotlight Pick" as well as a "Featured Debut" alongside their curated list of selects, so if you don't know quite what you are in the mood for, those suggestions are a great place to start. Shop the 10 "hand-picked reads from Amazon Book Editors" below and get your new book quick!